India’s GST Potential: Reforming Tax Policy Context: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have shown promising figures in the first five months of 2023-24 which provides room for consideration of revising tax rates, simplifying the complex GST structure, and addressing inflation. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 […]
One nation, one election Context: The concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ has ignited a debate within India’s multi-tiered governance system. This idea raises questions about the core principles of Indian democracy and poses potential threats to the autonomy of States. Relevance: GS-02 (Indian Polity) […]
Measuring hunger across states Context: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) for the year 2022 ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries, placing it behind Nigeria (103) and Pakistan (99). Relevance: GS-02 (Growth and Development, Health) Mains Question: Discuss as to how variations occur in […]
Aditya-L1: India’s Solar Mission Context: ISRO is transitioning from lunar exploration to solar study, signifying the nation’s evolving prowess in space exploration. Aditya-L1’s findings hold the promise of shaping future space missions and unraveling the solar wind’s intricacies. Relevance: GS-03 (Space technology) Prelims: Aditya-L1 Mission […]
Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Context: The current scenario surrounding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) statehood is marked by a lack of commitment from the Central Government regarding a specific timeline. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Interventions) Prelims: Article 370 and 35(A) Mains Question: […]
Analyzing India’s Economic Landscape Context: In the first quarter of the year, the GDP and GVA showed 7.8% growth, signifying a positive turn for the Indian economy. However, this growth fell slightly short of the 8% target set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). […]
China’s Economic Challenges Context: The recent news of China’s economic slowdown has stirred a mixed bag of reactions. For years, China has grappled with concerns about economic deceleration and the dreaded middle-income trap. Now the ongoing deflation is casting a shadow not only over China […]
Understanding Human Activities and Natural Disasters: A Call for Comprehensive Solutions Context: In monsoon-prone regions like northern India, concerns are mounting regarding the influence of human activities on natural disasters. Relevance: GS – 03 (Disaster Management, Indian Geography) Mains Question: Discuss some comprehensive solutions that […]
China-India Relations: Mapping Ties Context: Fresh turbulence has emerged, encompassing disputes over a new Chinese map and speculations about President Xi skipping the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi. Relevance: GS_02 (India and its Neighborhood, International Relations) Prelims: Aksai Chin Region China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) […]
A Progressive UCC Must Protect the Child’s Best Interests Context: As discussions about the potential introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by the government has surfaced, it’s essential to broaden the scope beyond traditional topics like polygamy and divorce. The UCC should not limit […]